I don't follow college hockey all that closely, but why
by Tex Francisco (2019-04-28 16:44:02)

In reply to: Most coaches are fine with it  posted by wearendhockey

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don't they have the regionals at NHL arenas in areas in and around the college hockey footprint? Basically, why don't 2 of Detroit, Chicago, and the Twin Cities and 2 of Boston, the NYC area, and Philadelphia host the regionals virtually every single year? The Frozen Four can then support a larger variety of hosts, such as Tampa, DC, Denver, etc.

They'd never come close to filling those ...
by BIGSKYND  (2019-04-30 09:06:23)     cannot delete  |  Edit  |  Return to Board  |  Ignore Poster   |   Highlight Poster  |   Reply to Post

they can't fill even smaller venues. Plus you'd have NHL scheduling issues.

and scheduling issues with the NBA and college BB
by ShermanOaksND  (2019-04-30 15:44:50)     cannot delete  |  Edit  |  Return to Board  |  Ignore Poster   |   Highlight Poster  |   Reply to Post

primarily men's. There are 11 NHL teams that share arenas with 12 NBA teams (the LA Kings share Staples with the Lakers and Clippers, although the Clippers are looking at a new arena in Inglewood, near the new NFL stadium and the old Forum). Those include Boston, NY, Brooklyn/Long Island, Philadelphia, DC, Detroit, and Chicago. Each of those arenas bids regularly for NCAA men's BB tournament games.

Good additional points ...l
by BIGSKYND  (2019-05-01 13:45:58)     cannot delete  |  Edit  |  Return to Board  |  Ignore Poster   |   Highlight Poster  |   Reply to Post

and nothing 2500 fannies in an 18,000 seat venue